Ex-'Idol' Michael Johns Releases CD

It was an "American Idol" shocker the night that Michael Johns was voted off the show last season, but now the Aussie heartthrob is releasing his debut album, Hold Back My Heart.

The first single from the album, "Heart on My Sleeve," will be available on iTunes on April 14 and the track impacts radio on April 21. The album drops on June 23.

When "American Idol" instituted the new "judges save" rule this season, Michael was one of the contestants, along with Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson, who was featured in the footage that ran of those who were sent home too soon.

But he takes his being voted off too early in stride, saying, "Talk about the chance of a lifetime. 'Idol' allowed me to introduce myself to the world and I plan on making the most of that opportunity."

Michael has been busy since finishing up the "American Idol" tour. He recorded the holiday song “Another Christmas,” with proceeds going to the Red Cross and ALS. He also co-wrote the soundtrack for the documentary "Don’t Look Down," based on Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. He performed on the West Coast run of Kanye West’s "Glow in the Dark" tour and on the PBS special "Hit Man: David Foster & Friends." In addition, Johns just co-wrote a track for the upcoming album from "Idol" alum Brooke White.

"I remember driving down the freeway at age 15 and Pearl Jam's 'Daughter' was on the radio," Michael recalls. "I don't know what it was about that song, but afterward I kept singing it over and over. The feeling it gave me made me say, 'I have to do this for life.' I started a band a few months later and have been going ever since. I never dreamed it would take me here."

Published 4/6/09 by

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I'd sure buy it. He was my favorite that season. Go Crikey Mikey!

Anonymous 5/24/09 Reply
MJ single IS A SMASH. NUMBER ONE SONG ON AMERICAN RADIO STATIONS FOR TODAY - 05.01.09

Anonymous 5/1/09 Reply
yes, any Sour -OUT

Anonymous 5/1/09 Reply
could you get out, please?

Anonymous 5/1/09 Reply
And Another Christmas...

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
Cradle , Take it all away, I won't wait, Bohemian Rhapsody, River of life, Hold on , Real life, Never coming back, Gold fool, Life is OK, Bless my soul, Love somebody, Purple rain,
Free falling, Man in motion, Dream on, We'are the champions, Heart...

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
Michael Johns deserve congratulations for his hard work.

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
Sourkins !
MICHAEL JOHNS IS SINGING "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY"...
What are you singing? Do not make people laugh.
What a strange statement that Michael Johns is nobody?
He's a great singer working with great musicians and producers.
Michael Johns -...

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
Michael Johns has a total package to be sucsessful. He is already.

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
Sour
Everybody are beginning from 'nobody"..Some of them stay "nobody", as you are, but not everydody became Michael Johns.

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
sourkins - even in writing - your voice like a squick-squick-squick
old door.....You're not capable to reproduce any of Michael Johns
beautiful songs.. Who are you - to make comments like this? Josh Groban? Keep deep silent- it sounds better...

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
SOURKINS -YOU'RE SOOOOOOOO SOUR.
WHO WOULD WANT TO BUY.?HE'S NOBODY? YOU SAY? HE'S GREAT SINGER.BRIGHT AND TALANTED. A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL BUY HIS MUSIC. HA-HA-HA - NOT YOURS.

Anonymous 4/29/09 Reply
Me! I'd love to buy his cd! I love his voice and he's a very talented singer/songwriter who I believe will do very well. Check out his "Life is Okay" duet with Brooke White that he wrote. It's available on iTunes, Amazon, etc. It's beautiful! Can't...

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Anonymous 4/6/09 Reply
and who would want to buy his cd, he's a nobody

sourkins 4/6/09 Reply